Category: Life
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Polishing the Brass On A Sinking Ship
by Matthew Honeycutt 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good…
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The Regulative Principle: An Introduction
The regulative principle is often times mentioned exclusively within the context of congregational singing. Most would convey that congregational singing may be the best way to apply the regulative principle. But is it? Most theologians, at least the ones I’ve read, only relate the regulative principle to congregational singing and how we are to methodize…
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Signs of the Times?
In all honesty, there are times when I want to scream some things from the rooftops of my theological beliefs; this is one of those times. Of course, there is a bit of tongue-in-cheek to what I am saying here, but another way of putting this is that there is some major misunderstandings of Scripture’s…
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Virtual Lord’s Supper: Biblical or Unbiblical?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about so many different what-if thoughts within the republic of the United States. I know there are many who are out of work and, if you live in Arkansas (as with other states), the schools will no longer hold a session for the 19-20 school year. Many churches (like yours…
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Introducing, Haddon Charles Campbell
The quarantine decided to get to our pregnant mommy and our second little bundle of joy determined to make his arrival a couple of weeks early! Haddon Charles Campbell was born on Monday, March 30, at 10:50 in the evening. His birth was at a record time for us Campbells. Kaylee had just returned home…
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COVID-19 and the Return of Jesus
The recent threats of the coronavirus have sparked quite the conversation among many believers of whether or not this could be the unknown circumstances to bring about the return of Christ. This virus has invoked believers in questioning biblical prophecy and events that are to unfold before the return of Christ. So what’s the big deal? Well,…
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Actually, Christianity IS Religion.
It is easy for Christians to herald the ever-so-popular phrase, “It’s not religion; it’s relationship.” And, to be honest, I understand the nature of this motto and affirm that you cannot simply have pharisaical tendencies, be a legalist, and still go to heaven. Why? Because Jesus makes it very clear that our righteousness must exceed…
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On This Day: Spurgeon Dies.
What can we learn from the death of the prince of preachers? Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest preachers since Christ or the Apostle Paul, is unlike any other Christian figure in history. But what made him this way? What employed his unending courage to stand up for truth? Are you ready for the answer?…
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3 Necessities of Christmas
As Christmas seasons come and go, no season goes by without a bit of personal reflection. The food, fun, family, friends, and, of course, the presents are all wonderful additions to the season, however, sometimes even Christians forget the real reason for celebration. Now, I want to be clear. The statement above is not meant…
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Disciplines for Expository Preparation – Part 3
Theological Instruction in the Preparation of Sermons Preaching is a message from God; therefore, it is theology. Since theology is always present in preaching, it is “God talk.”[1] Peter exhorts his readers always to be ready to give a defense for the hope that is in them (1 Peter 3:15), and this requires a foundation…
Ordinary Pastors Connecting Theological Truths to Everyday Believers 